Providence, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27315

Caswell County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,243
33/sq mi
$65,272
Median income
$149,600
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Providence pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27315 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27315 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.4 square miles in Providence, Caswell County, North Carolina. The area is home to 2,243 residents, producing a population density of 33 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27315 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27315 sits at $65,272 (6% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,389. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $149,600 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $741 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27315 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Caswell County, so you can benchmark 27315 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27315.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27315, Providence, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,243

Population

68.4

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27315?

40.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 11.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$65,272

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$29,389

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27315 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,272 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

884

Total Housing Units

688

Occupied Units

196

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$149,600

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$741

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 27315, employing approximately 380 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,688,000.

26

Businesses

380

Employees

$16.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 26.9%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 15.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 27315 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27315 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27315 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27315 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27311 Pelham, NC 3,402 4.8 mi
27212 Blanch, NC 2,580 6.9 mi
24540 Danville, VA 32,170 9.7 mi
27379 Yanceyville, NC 4,661 9.2 mi
24541 Danville, VA 28,221 9.0 mi
24586 Ringgold, VA 5,562 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27315 in?
ZIP code 27315 (Providence) is located in Caswell County, North Carolina. Caswell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caswell-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27315?
ZIP code 27315 in Providence, NC has a population of 2,243 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27315?
The median household income in ZIP 27315 is $65,272, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27315?
The median home value in ZIP 27315 is $149,600, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27315?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27315 is White at 84.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27315?
ZIP code 27315 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 380 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27315?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27315 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27315?
In ZIP code 27315, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27315?
In ZIP code 27315, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27315?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27315 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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